Arizona § 13-1305 - Access interference; classification; definition
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1305 — Access interference; classification; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-1305. Access interference; classification; definition
A. A person commits access interference if, knowing or having reason to know that the person has no legal right to do so, the person knowingly engages in a pattern of behavior that prevents, obstructs or frustrates the access rights of a person who is entitled to access to a child pursuant to a court order.
B. If the child is removed from this state, access interference is a class 5 felony. Otherwise access interference is a class 2 misdemeanor.
C. The enforcement of this section is not limited by the availability of other remedies for access interference.
D. For the purposes of this section "access order" means a court order that is issued pursuant to title 25 and that allows a person to have direct access to a child or incompetent person.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 13-1305
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 13-1305 cover?
Section 13-1305 ("Access interference; classification; definition") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 13-1305?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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